Food Bank Haul with Homemade Rotel! Fight Food Waste While Feeding Your Family!

[@mamabairds]

RESOURCES IF YOU NEED THEM!! a) www.FoodPantries.org b) Txt 1-800-548-6479 with your zip code for free food locations c) www.FreeFood.org (enter your location) d) freedge.org/locations/ e) Call 211, in many states they can help you find shelter, food, and clothing, f) www.FindHelp.org g) Check with your local churches and schools. Many of them know about food resources. h) If you have a school-aged child in need of breakfast and lunch this summer, simply text “FOOD” to 304304, and receive a message back with a location closest to where they can get free meals

[@thak44]

They cut my funding for my daughters disability in half this month with no warning, I have 14$ for food after bills and medications for her, I appreciate your videos I just went to the food bank and I felt awkward but everyone was so so nice the main guy running it even gave my daughter and myself some candies while we waited in line and now I’m gonna have enough to feed my family. Thanks 🙏

[@gwenbrack5311]

Here is my "mystery can" story: Our Kroger store has a clearance section of almost expired food, dented cans, overstock etc. Hubby finds a mystery can without a label and convinces the checkout lady to give it to us for free, He brings it home and we decide to incorporate the contents into our supper. So we open the can and ... it was canned dog food! We had to go to plan B for supper!

[@lisagarrison25315]

😂😂😂😂

[@frugalcampermama]

😮😂😂😂😂😂

[@teridoster5840]

😂😂😂

[@nancyimbleau2023]

Oh my Goodness 😢 😊

[@deannakirchoff]

very funny

[@kerryberry142]

Love seeing how you preserve food from the food bank

[@pamslack3337]

I make a cabbage soup with cole slaw mix, chicken soup base, carrots and kielbasa. My son is really picky and he loves it.

[@patriciaherrington8921]

Free food is everywhere, I don't understand why a lot of people that cry hungry don't go get it. Some places will deliver to your doorstep, helped some of my neighbors find resources close to home, but it seems as if they always want me to take them or bring it to them. I believe in helping those that try to help themselves. They told me as a child, you can take the horse to the water, but you can't make him drink...........

[@cherylbrowning3303]

Great haul I love seeing your food bank hauls thanks for sharing

[@nadiadenning2035]

Love this video watching your videos help me cut the news off and escape of what’s going on around the world and Israel

[@melindaoa8668]

Great haul and recipe…tfs!❤

[@cindyupton7357]

Wow. What a haul!!!

[@MoonpieLee]

You're a great mom! ❤😊

[@mamabairds]

Thank you!! 😊

[@JenniferMariahF]

Thank you for this canning session....now I'm ready to give it a try :) Very nice haul too!

[@supersonicdevin3212]

Thanks for all your great advice.

[@cherylbrowning3303]

Preserving all of that food is a super power ie super mama Baird!

[@ladonnapham4749]

I got a box of tomatoes at our food bank today. So hopefully I’ll be canning tomatoes tomorrow. Wished I had picked up some more bell peppers. Your recipe looks great

[@lindabeard488]

Great video. I love the food bank reveals. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@sallygordin2869]

I'm back!!! Great haul! I've never made my own rotel. Looks beautiful in the jars!! Blessings 😊

[@HollyHobbie-ll8nq]

Great haul and a wonderful idea to use the tomatoes and some of the peppers.

[@lindabarnes4128]

You are brilliant in so many ways! I look forward to your videos for the ideas, the charm, and the value. You have all three securely in your grasp. Thank you Carolina for helping us all to be better earth stewards and care takers of food.

[@rickyclark4870]

If you put a little bit of rice in the salt it won't clump up like that, you can also use a piece of bread but I prefer rice, it would only take maybe a tsp for that big jar of it.. Thank you for sharing your haul! Many Blessings to you and your family! Stay safe! Elle ❤

[@rickyclark4870]

Why does your tattoo alway's look like it's still healing, it's very pretty btw I like your little elephant too he's adorable, Elephants are my favorite wild animal ❤

[@mamabairds]

I forgot about the rice trick! Thanks Elle!!

[@myamiga]

I’ll make this Rotel rendition for sure! Perfect timing with a healthy crop of late Summer Tomatoes too. Did you save the Jalapeño seeds too- you utilize everything, awesome kitchen! I hope you endure thru the Artichokes, ha, it is a nice jar. Like you need another Jar. Great show!

[@brendathompson1287]

I would use the artichoke hearts. Maybe make spinach artichoke dip and serve with pasta.

[@jennifermunn6898]

Great haul and video as always ❤🎉

[@faeriemythc]

The slaw mix is gret for using in soups, stir fry, potato pancakes, etc.

[@charlenereed7813]

Absolutely love watching your channel. You show how you do things in normal speed so a person can really see how it is done, thank you.

[@tinashaver2373]

I love mystery cans. Sometimes the code on the bottom will tell you what they are. WKC is whole kernel corn, CBH is corn beef hash, green beans usually have grn bn. Yes I would try the artichokes.

[@christygreen9550]

The food I get from the food bank always inspires me to make new recipes. I recently made Walnut Milk with the walnuts & dates I received from the pantry. Walnut milk is expensive in the store. Its so good in coffee. And very healthy. I love that you made your own "rotel". Getting a bunch of free food also makes me feel so abundant.

[@barbarailles2267]

the closed jar of artichoke hearts will usually be best between 3 to 5 jars when not opened...but because of them being marinated in oil and vinegar they could still be good for a long time after the expiration date

[@crystaledwards7649]

That would be good in some chilli beans and you can use in some canned beans sounds soooo good. Plus if you have some chicken cooked in your crock pot with this poured over it until it is done and it is soooo good. So many things you can do with the rotel you made!

[@reneevegas]

I about died when you held up that huge jar of marinated artichokes. I love artichokes and my first response was, “heck ya I’d eat them but I’m gonna wrap them in bacon first” If you’ve never had bacon wrapped artichokes you gottatry them. They’re super delicious.

[@mamabairds]

I'll give them a try!

[@bettyviera6948]

Your food bank gives lots of good stuff , I’m not complaining about mines buttttt I wish it was like yours 😂

[@roreyb7]

I agree she's really lucky with food banks.Also working for one she aguires more !

[@lethaharris1608]

Oh my goodness like minds I made this last week!!! I love watching your videos I may not always comment but I do watch ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@katiesinthekitchen]

For they mystery cans, open them on a live and see how many people guess it correctly.

[@justcallmesuzzie]

AMAZING video as always! I love watching you take things from the food bank and preserving it to feed your family. That "Rotel" recipe is a keeper in my book!

[@MamaMealPrep]

I received a huge bag of slaw mix - so I blanched it, drained, and froze flat in quart bags. Any time I make vegetable soup, chili or spaghetti sauce, I add a bag for extra veggies and volume 😊

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I was drooling over those peaches. I put up peach chutney today and am planning a pork roast for Sunday which will complement the chutney (not the other way around.) I was thinking that the coleslaw mix would make outstanding spring rolls with some wrappers from the store. Handmade spring rolls have a very short life in my house. I make sweet-pickled jalapenos that are a big hit, especially when I make Bahn-Mi sandwiches. You can also make "egg roll in a bowl" with some of that coleslaw mix. I can sent the recipe if you want me to. Great job today!

[@jackiewalker5240]

Potato salad is really good in the airfryer. Fry it till it becomes crispy

[@nonas8480]

Great haul , I love the onion rolls aswell 😊

[@valeriestevens7460]

Thank you so very much for showing me how to make homemade Rotel. But do you have a video of showing how to do canning , that would be greatly appreciated. You are a great person and I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you from, Valerie 😊

[@mamabairds]

Thank you, my friend! Did I not show how to water bath it in the video?

[@valeriestevens7460]

I was just wondering if you had an entire video of you canning step by step? Thank you so very much for reading my messages to you. I’m trying to learn how to can I have the Ball book but I learn by watching and reading but more hands on. Thank you 😊

[@teliesamann2302]

What a haul

[@tynacabe6184]

I just stopped to say I love your shirt! I enjoy watching your videos.

[@ritarichardson3881]

I almost forgot to tell you that I peel and blend any fruit in my Ninja. Then I pour it in a zip lock,go in the freezer and I then put them in a baking pan and then pour my cake mix over the fruit and bake. Sometimes I add walnuts.

[@cheriland7461]

Do you make your cake mix as directed, or do you lay your cake mix dry over your blended fruit as in a dump cake?

[@pinkmom76]

Great video.. sorry I missed it. seeing the English muffins and you talking about making pizza. next time you see plain English muffins or even plain bagels grab them and top them with pizza toppings and bake them up. Super yummy and the kiddos will love them.

[@pinkmom76]

You could even pre make the little pizza's on bagels or English muffins and freeze them up for easy meals.

[@mamabairds]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@lswest1569]

Great Haul. 🙂

[@mamabairds]

Thank you! 🤗

[@citygirlhomestead]

great haul and rotel looks great i love homemade

[@justnina8023]

They took care of you ❤

[@patsyhelms1102]

I love your videos. I use Rotel so very much I’m thinking of following your recipe and I’m sure it will cheaper Thanks for volunteering at the food bank. Your food hauls look great and you make such good use of what you receive. Hate to see waste. Thinking about the 15 year old artichoke hearts. Think I would definitely try it but only if the smell and firmness is good. Please do a video letting us know the results.

[@mamabairds]

They were fine! And so good! Here is the video I did where I used most of them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWTc4trq8Slo6M

[@ShannonLivesey]

Try the potato salad in the air fryer, makes excellent hashbrowns, nice ND crispy

[@ilenetyrrell4484]

Used By Dates never existed before and can and pickles were made to last a long time. I'd open the jar and have a smell first. We have Kiwi berries here in Sydney Australia and you can use them no different to a Kiwi fruit. Just no hairs on the outside, give them to the kids for snacks.

[@NannyTam]

Well, it wouldn’t let me comment on the live. I’m watching the replay. I didn’t get notified until your live was nearly over. So Weird. Great haul, Carolina! The rotel looks amazing! Have you ever had fried cabbage? Fry in bacon drippings with lots of onions. Season with S&P or soy sauce. It’s delicious! Great way to use the pre shredded slaw mix. Add your smoked sausage and you’ve got a meal. Thanks for the video. See you next time 🥰

[@sheryldinkmeier6801]

Me too it said comments weren't available

[@MeechNChongX]

I would for sure try the artichokes it doesnt look like there is anything wrong with it and those arent cheap!

[@cajunspice48]

As long as the seal isn't broken on the Artichokes, they are good❤

[@Mysticalelena2021]

When I dont feel up to cooking I like to put baked beans chopped tomatoes and/or chicken dippers, burgers, chicken nuggets and sausages, with a teaspoon of marmite

[@mamabairds]

Oh that sounds good!

[@angelaferneau8280]

The vinegar preserves anything forever on artichoke hearts

[@deannakirchoff]

cute cute top!

[@Autumn.93]

Rao's brand is expensive! And very yummy. You scored on that find haha

[@ladonnapham4749]

I’ve never bought Raos because of the price. You got a bargain

[@sharonadcock7071]

I just found ground chicken for 1.50 a pound at grocery. Im going to make white chicken chili this week.

[@trishthedish2790]

Oh with those bananas make bread it’s so good

[@lindabeard488]

I’m late. Hi, Carolina and everyone.

[@andreaontour8961]

I would give the artichoke heart a try!

[@lindabader-acosta7808]

I would go for it give any expired food a taste, if no good just compost it.

[@ritaevans8182]

Cole slaw mix is good fried

[@ritarichardson3881]

I'd try the artichoke hearts.

[@kellywantuch6056]

I'd try them, but oil can go rancid, so be careful!

[@angelaferneau8280]

If you put an oxygen absorber in your canning salt it wont clump up 😊

[@kencurtis2403]

I would eat the artichoke hearts - lol.

[@rae3356]

I’m listening while in the kitchen and thought you said “kinda tastes like human” not cumin 😂

[@lisagarrison25315]

😂😂😂

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

I would not eat that. But go for it! 😂

[@sheryldinkmeier6801]

Try them on pizza my aunt always did that!!!

[@janesecaraway3995]

That was actually a yellow onion...hence the yellow skin. White onions have a white skin. Just FYI! ❤

[@MelawenElensar]

Kiwiberries are delicious

[@cleorichardson4471]

The artichokes should be good. I'd eat it

[@crystaledwards7649]

I would taste it and I would eat it.

[@cathyharris8726]

You could probably make some salsa 😊

[@joelenehammers8486]

How did all the jars you got from that celler that still had food in some of them.

[@cajunspice48]

I am going to our local food bank Thursday. Im 62 and really struggling to get enough food for the month. Even with Snap Benefits. I am also disabled

[@kathrynbroome5966]

look if the tin is blown meening the top of the can swollen

[@sallyapplegate4591]

Great haul!!!!😊. Is your mom in law still living with you? You said family of 5, not 6?

[@homeboundmama9968]

Okay I promise if you like pizza Hut or dominos pizza do the domino's pizza crust dupe recipe. The one that you make and put in the freg.for a couple of days before you use it, kneed 4 8 full minutes then roll out be sure not to roll to thin prick tiny holes all over bake lite brown, then top bake untill done you will be in love I promise. I have to made a couple of batches a month for my grandkids. Double batch I'll make 7 large N. Y. Style pizza

[@shelzp7272]

Idk about ‘em artichoke hearts. Vinegar does preserve but the oil might be a little rancid. I don’t mind things way out of date but not sure about old oil.

[@MaritsaDarman]

cole slaw korean egg sandwich with melted cheese

[@cathyfink5284]

Do you eat the skin on the kiwi berries too? How were they?

[@mamabairds]

Amazing! Tasted just like Kiwi!

[@crystaledwards7649]

Can your tomatoes add a few spices or freeze it and you have some spaghetti sauce!

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Jackpot

[@kimrector8230]

I was given zucchini so I made zucchini relish

[@oeff7744]

I wouldn't do 15 year old artichokes but if it tastes good, who am I to judge?

[@thak44]

lol she’s always dropping her fruit

[@ramonvillarreal636]

Where do you live that you can go onces a week to your food pantry?

[@mamabairds]

@@ramonvillarreal636 Missoula, Montana

[@ilenetyrrell4484]

Oh my god! That is a lot of carbohydrates and prepackaged foods. Is this how most Americans eat? I still can not comprehend the way your foods are packaged and why would you sell precut tomatoes? They don't last long.

[@kathrynbroome5966]

prob easer cutting them

[@krisqueen5939]

Did you get your dicer from the food bank? Maybe when Costco quit serving hamburgers?

[@mamabairds]

Huh? You trying to be funny? It didn't work...

[@krisqueen5939]

@@mamabairds no it was a real question. I had got one but it was for cutting lettuce and I would like it to have smaller blades to cut peppers. So I was wondering where you got your smaller blades. Mine looks similar to yours. 😊🌷

[@mamabairds]

Ok, I'm sorry! Haha. I got it through Vevor! If you look up dicer review on my main channel page, it'll bring it up! I love it! @@krisqueen5939

[@crystaledwards7649]

♥

[@cindyupton7357]

Oh no that slicer is not the tool for that

[@alishaparr577]

I don't think your mistery spice is cumin its not the right color.

[@talkingleaf99]

I went to the deli two days ago. It was 15.99/lb for potato salad. My turkey sandwich on Kaiser roll, oil vinegar, and lettuce was 9.36! I about fell on the floor. The sandwich was nothing to write home about. I haven’t eaten take out in 6+ months. Cant afford it. Only reason I got it was bc my mom is in the hospital and I needed food. @mamabairds